Glenrowan
VIC 3675 • Rest of VIC
About Glenrowan
Glenrowan is a historic town in north-east Victoria located 236 kilometres from Melbourne and 16 kilometres from Wangaratta, nestled near the Warby Ranges and Mount Glenrowan. Part of the Rural City of Wangaratta, the town had a population of 1,049 at the 2021 census. Glenrowan is internationally famous as the site of bushranger Ned Kelly's last stand in 1880, when he was captured following a dramatic siege that has become a defining moment in Australian folklore.
Tourism anchors Glenrowan's local economy, with the Ned Kelly theme park, murals, and heritage sites attracting visitors year-round along the Hume Highway corridor. The town has a general store, cafes, and tourist facilities, while full services are available in nearby Wangaratta. The surrounding landscape of open farmland and the scenic Warby-Ovens National Park makes it appealing to outdoor enthusiasts, and the region produces excellent wines from the King Valley and Rutherglen nearby.
Glenrowan falls under postcode 3675 and is governed by Benalla Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional coach connections — Wangaratta / Benalla ~20 min to Wangaratta
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Glenrowan has its own train station on the Melbourne–Albury line. V/Line services connect directly to Southern Cross Station.
Glenrowan is a small rural town where most daily needs require driving to Wangaratta. The town centre is walkable but limited in services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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40 Beaconsfield Parade
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Rmb 1950
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 13
- 2. Netherlands 9
- 3. New Zealand 8
- 4. Wales 8
- 5. Germany 7
- 6. Scotland 7
- 7. Thailand 5
- 8. Ireland 4
- 9. Italy 3
- 10. Philippines 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
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